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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16

Louisiana bids fair this year to
receive a larger immigration than
ever before. The plan Of taking the
settler out for an excursion and
showing him the country, and letting
him see with his own eyes, is begin
ming to bring a tide of immigration
that shows its wisdom. It is by far
the most honest way to secure set
tiers on our vacant, yet productive
lands, and the class of people it
brings is better than the average.
No one car make the trip and GO
bach and stay. He may think abou,
it awhile, and examine his cash ac
count, bnt the seed is planted anG
will grow, and sooner or later tilt
man pulls up his stake and drives j
again on Louisiana soil.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16
The .Teanerex1e, Abbeville and
Western Railroad.

The opportunity to push this grand
enterprise forward is now at hand,
and we should not dwell upon or
hesitate to take hold Of this import
ant matter. Let the enterprising and
well-wishers Of Eermilion parish
come to the front and lend tlielr
influence and assistance in having
this road built. 1t is the cRly prac.
ticable route from which we may
expect a railroad built to this place.
This route will open up n of the
richest and most beautiful portions
of the South, and bring into cultiva-
ton some Of the best lands in the
State. 1t is the direct and shortest
route to QUE natural markets for the
products Of this country. Jeaner-
cite is in the midst of a great lumber
manufacturing district, which will
afford a good and cheap market for
this section. Let the people Of
Vermilion parish show a spirit of
enterprise in this matter that will
prove they appreciate the interest
the people of Jeanerette have taken
in the prosperity and welfare Of this
country. Jeanerette to-day is one
Of the most e%nterprlsing towns III
the State, and it IS useless for us to
look, if we r to judge from past
experience, to any other point for
assistance to build a railroad to this
place. She has acted nobIy in this
matter and is determined on the
building Of this road. Let US then
strike while the iron is hot, and
mark what We state, our efforts will
be crowned with success; and in
October, 1887, we will hear in the
town Of Abbeville the whistle of the
iron horse of progress, which will
make, in a few short years, Vermi.
lion the banner parish of the State.
We have the lands, and all we need
now is the proper spirito Of enterprise
on the part OF her citizens to accom-.
pl;sh all this.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16
Deep VI nter Wanted

Last week we received the an
nexed letter, and as the object
embraced in it is Of considerable
Importance to this whole section Of
country, We publish it that those
mostly interested may take action
and correspond with Mr.. j. R. Jolly,
SO that an understanding may be
had. No denbt if the proper steps
are taken good results will follow.
He writes:
Morgan CITY, La, April 5, 1887.
Dear Sir:
Last Sunday the "Atellafalaya and
Plaquemine improvement Assoc'a-
tom was organized at this place.
The object is to secure a channel
30 feet deep from the mouth Of the
Atchafalaya river to the Gulf
of Mexico and the connection OF
Bayou Plaouemine witt, the Mis-
sissippi river. The Secretary of The
Association was directed to cores
pond with parties interested in this
important matter requesting their
cooperation and the organization
of branch associations. 1t is believ'
ed a successful result can be reach.
ed in this manner.
Very respectfully.
J. r. JOLLY, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16

To those Of our citizens whose
business Or pleasure call them to the
metropolis of the Attakapas, the fol-
lowing can not prove but welcome
intelligence:
Resolved By the Police Jury (of
Iberia Parish) that bids are hereby
invited and to be presented at the
next meeting Of the Police Jury to
build an embanNment and the
necessary bridges across the Grand
Marias, on the western boundary
of this parish, these bids to be made
under plans and specifications
drawn up by 4 committee composed
Of Messrs. r y. Stanshury, l.. A.
Dupuy and C. T. Cade, the parish
reserving the right to reject any
and all bids.
We hope the work will be speedily
pushed forward, and would like to
see some of our enterprising con,
tractors capture the job.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16
Let us Organize.

The Acadia Sentinel of the 9th
says: Last Friday week. accord
ing to notice, a Nichols campaign
club for the first ward effected a
temporary organization with tempo
rary officers. until a permanent or
ganization could be effected" Every
moment from this until the nomina.
ting convention should be filled with
work by all who are interested in
the success Of General Francis L.
Nichols. Organizations should be
effected in every hamlet in the State.
A thorough and systematic canvass
should be made in every voting pre-
cinct in every portion Of the country.
The people are tired of riCg rule
and demand a change. The ring
have heaps of money and an immense
number of government oAice-holders
to contend with, still a long pull! aud
q strong pull and a pull altogether,
will result in a glorious victory in
the fall. Be watchful and earnest
in your work, remembering always
that no great success was ever &C.
complished without eternal vigilance
and honest, determined work. A
victory awaits US, shall we overtake
it? Let US then organize, and that
at once and be we'll prepared for the
coming State campaign.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16
N O T | C 4 :.
Land Office at New Orleans, La.

LahU CIlCt dI NOW IttaIis' u.
April 2, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
settler has, filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support OF
his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge or in his absence
the Clerk of the District Court, at Able
vile, La, on Monday, May %, 1887, viz:
Thomas J. Colomey, who made Home
Entry No. 56s7, for the fractional section
20. TIP. II. SR. 1 west La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses 70
nroye his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land, -.
Valentine Trahan, Ira Willerman, Isaac
Lyons, Henry Lyons, all Of We million
parish, Louisiana.
THos. j. BUTLER, Register.
April Is, 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16

The State Medical Society met on
the 18th at Alexander, La. 1t was
recommended by that body that the
advantages Of the Charity Hospital
be allowed to students from all parts
of the country. The society pro-
pose erecting a building ard pur-
chasing Il library.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16

Mr.. Fl. l.. Gueydan, late Of New
Orleans, and son Of our old and es-
teemed friend, J. p. Gueydan, paid
US a visit last Friday. He was on
his way with his father to their
country home. He will make Yer.
million parish his future residence.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16

A disastrous fire occurred at St.
Augustine, Fla, on the morning OF
the 18th, destroying property to the
amount of s250,o00. The old Spanish
Cathedral is numbered among the
buildings consumed bv the flames.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16

Captain WEIGH writes us that the
civil engineer Of the Jeanerette and
Abbeville road is 10 arrive at that
place to-day, and that grading will
be commenced as soon as he stakes
off one mile for work.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16

The long.continued drouth, SO
seriously affection and depressing
every interest in Central, Southern,
Northern and Western Texas, is
broken, and efectually so.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16

The firemen's parade and ball last
Thursday, at New Iberia, was a
brilliant affair, and enjoyed by all
who participated.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16

There is an intimation of having
a pension Office established at New
Orleans.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16

Buffalo gDats have invaded Tensas
parish in large numbers, and are
said to be killing stock.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16
Notice.

To syrena Lyons. James Shaw, Camills
Emma Shaw and husband Cyr,ts Johnson
Felix Shaw, Ohio Shaw, Hugh Shaw. Da-
vid I. Shaw, Elizabeth Lyons and her
husband Wade Shaw. Josephine Shaw
and hef husband Hugh Ochiltree, and the
heirs of John Shaw, all of the STATE Of
Texas, and Salena Shaw and her husband
Newton X. Campbell, David Il. Lyons.
GRANVILLE Il. Shaw of tic parish OF veInall-
ion, and the heirs of Stohley Vlnson whose
names and residences are unknown.
Take notice that the undersigned. ea
the Hon. judge OF the 18th Judicial district
court, sitting at chambers, at Abbeylile,
La. viii proceed to renew. re-establsl
and reinstate the chain of title under
which he holds the following described
property. TO wit:
1st. lots Nos. two. three, four and fyo
Of sec. is. L. Il, south range four east n
| the southwestern land district OF La. con,,
tanning one hundred and twelve 1flA
acres.
I'd The undivided three-fourths interest,"
in q certain tract of land situated az
| place called Little Prairie and known
| as the Merriman tract; bounded formerly
| above and below by lands OF McCaIty, Y
front by the bayou Vermilion. and II Ins
rear by public lands, containing four hun.
bred acres more or less, and Improvements
thereon.
a Two sales from James Stokes Shaw %
the undersigned. both passed on OF a .Ma
| the sth lay of February 1S66before VIZ
kibbe. notary public Of Vermilion parlsa'
embracing both of said tracts OF land.
b 4 sale Of the last mentioned tract from
stoEley Vinson and others and Salena d.
Shaw, wife of Robert Vinson, decd nov
wife Of Newton 4. Campbell, dated
c \ sale from the succession OF heDeasSs
Merriman to Stokely Vinson and sa Z
| salena II. Shaw and others, made u ~
month Of December, 1859, covering sA4
last mentioned tract. ,..d
All OF which acts of sale were dest!o.e.'
by fire at the burning of the court,noas0
OF said parish on the 18th Of April lo.' i.
And YOU are notified to be present assl'
time and place assigned for the nealiat y. Il
his case, and file your answer II YOU =
desire. ADRIEN NuNa ~
per O'Bryan & White, Ally
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-04-16

r KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND
L Horses, Euggies and Ambulanecs tor
hite. | ALSO keep one Of tie best feed sta
bles in the country. and no pains nor
means viii he spared togiye that attention
and care to stock left in my charge which
is necessary they should have. Special
attention will be given to the sale Of
horses, mules, o. anything else pertaining
TO the livery business. entrusted to ME.
reasonable rates. Call an examine mr
stock. inspect my stable and learn ny
charges. Feeling confident to give entire
satisfaction 10 those who may patronizs
me. I solicit u liberal share of the public
patronage. dee 41ss6
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What Hartford Thinks of the Thug mcDermOtt Who Assaulted Chief RolIman.

what AaftIOtd 1h1nks or the Thug
 meDermOtt Whe Assaulted Chief
 BOlIman.
 The Hartford Post says very truthfully in it's editorial columns last evening: The thug, McDermott, who murderously assaulted Chief-of-Police Bollman of New. Haven, has record of twenty-five appearances in the police court within ten years, four of which were for assaulting policemen. There need to be little doubt as to the disposition of men like McDermott, who lead gangs" and are the terrors not only of the sections of the community in which they operate, but ire quently the police power itself. They are in- corrigibles, and should be treated as such. In MeDermotts case he should be given the full measure of the law; and if this assault shall bring the next legislature to the duty of passing an 'sincorrigible'' act, it's reflex inf1u- ence will he soma oeiO for the Stata
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FAIR HAVEN.
Sudden Death-Funeral of Mrs. Amnat Ludfnston-The Sloop Race
 


 A Sudden Death-Funeral of Mrs. Ammf Ludinston-The Sloop Race |. General Notes.
 The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Mary Ludington, wife of Ammi Lud- ington the oyster dealer, took place yesterday afternoon from her late residence on South Quinnipiac street. Rev. Mr. Blakeslee, pas tor of the Second ngregational church, of which the deceased was member, officiated and spoke in touching terms of the many good qualities of the deceased. The funeral was largely attended by the many sorrowing friends and relatives of the family The bearers were: George A. Lindsley, Frederick Futile, Sherman Russell, Orton A. Rose, Isaac Bradley and William Mansfield. The inter- ment was in the Fair Haven Union cemetery
 The news of the sudden death of MT. Ches- ter Bradley, prominent resident of North Quinnipiac street, created much excitement in Fair Haven yesterday afternoon. Mir. Bradley was moving hay in one of his fields when he was taken with sudden faintness and in short time he expired. MT. Bradley was prosperous farmer and was much re- spected by all who knew him. He had been afflicted with heart disease tor some time. He leaves wife and son to mourn his 1oss
 The oystermen are congratulating them selves on the remarkably big "set" of oysters this season. As one oyster dealer said last night, such large set was never known be fore. Many of the oyster beds contain too many young oysters, and the starfsh instead of being curse will prove positive benefit to the dealers by wedding cut some of the oysters and giving the remainder chance to grow.
 The sloop race is all the talk on the street nowadays. Several owners of sloops who have been bragging good deal of late about the sailing qualities of their respective ves- sells will have chance to test their speed at the Grand Army picnic at Savin Rock August 26 Alvah Granniss has been instru- mental in making the arrangements for the race and it is hoped and expected that there will be many entries.
 The board of health will abate the gutter nuisance that has been complained of on the east side Many families have been accus- toned to allow their sewage to run into the cutters and this has naturally caused much trouble.
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THE PRESIDENT IN DEMAND.
Invitations Pouring Into the Whi
 HOuee From All O Ouarters.

Invitations Pouring Into the White
 House From All Quarters.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Invitations contin- ue to pour in upon the President and almost the entire time of one of the clerks at the White House is occupied in scheduling and recording them. He has been invited to visit almost every city in the West and South, including San Francisco, New Or leans and Galveston. Among the invitations today was one from Governor Gray of Indiana urging the President to make stop at Indianapolis on his way through that State. A telegram was also received from Providence asking the P, resident to visit that city on his rumored trip to Marion, Mass This was the only one of the invitations answered to day. Colonel Lamont sent a short reply to the effect that the President had no intention of visiting Massachusetts just at present. The President Is seriously considering the best use he can make of the limited time he has allotted himself and he will take the route which will enable him to visit briefly the principal representative cities of the West and South. He has about made up his mind not go further west than Kansas City and very little if any farther south than Atlanta. He does not desire to be absent from the capital more than twenty days, but delays and unavoidable circum- stances may prolong his absence i've or ten longer. He will begin tRe preparation ot his annual message to Congress on his return to Washington and other important business which will then claim his personal attention will prevent his, extending his visit much beyond November l.
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CRoSsLEY In this city, August 9, Olive Ger
 trude, infant daughter of fl Fl9ra .3 s.1 and William Notice of funeral hereafter. oo. FORD-In Hamden CWhitneyvillel, August g. 1857, Merit Ford, in the Seth year of his age. The funeral will take place from his late residence
 Wednesday August 10 at iss7 S,cesk offer short ill
 ness, Dr. Adelia A. Lee. sgs5rrs 1s f0n sDs she M Tss
 Chapel street Friends are invited At SMITH-Mary Althea, wife of oe Geeofge H. smith' Funeral to be held at her late residence, 34 Sea
 street, August F, at2 p. m Burial at the con RoSs@in this city at S:3O Monday evening, Mrs.
 Louise Thayer, wife of Harlan M. Ross, aged 2S Funeral Wednesday afternoon from her late$res
 dence, 13S Liberty street.
 WOOUIN-In Hamden, Monday, Aug; 8, Charles
 Woodin, aged s5 years, months and 2 days Hamden, Wednesday, Aug. 10; at 2 o'clock p; m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to at, tend without further notice. 2t' aged 67 years, widow of Thomas H. Welles, of Prayers at the house of her son, T. T. Welles, 372 George street Thursday morning at 10 o'clock HOGGsON-Viva. only child of William J. 8 q Fanny s. aoggson, at Nyaek, & N. 4.' August S' GAY-In this city. August 8, William B. Gay, aged 70 years and months.
 Orange street. Thursday, August Il, au 5 o'clock Relatives aud friends are cordially invited to at
  Fair Haven East, August 5, J. Chester Bradley, aged 56 years. Funeral services at his late residence, North Qun- nipiac street, Thursday, at o'clock Friends and relatives respectfully invited to attend. ANTHONY-In Camanche, Iowa, August 6, 1887, Sarah Baldwin, aged 71 years, Viiow of the late Willis M Anthony.
 Burial in Grove street cemetery, this city. Notice of funeral hereafter.
 O'BRIEN-In this city, August 9, Katie o'Brien youngest daughter of P. H. O'Brien. Funera! from the residence of her parents 4O5 Grand avenue, to-day Wednesday, at D m. PARSONS-In this city, August g, at her late resi- of the late Samuel Parsons of Durham, Conn, in the S4th year of her age
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THE FOSTER ESTATE SETTLED.
A meriden scandeI Ended at Last.

Mef1dem Scande1 En0e0 at Lasts {.
 MER1DEN, Ct., Aug. 9.-A settlement was finally reached to-day in the case of the es- tate of the late Samuel H. Foster. Deceased was prominent manufacturer with wife and two children. About four years ago criminal intimacy was discovered between him and young school teacher, Hattie Symonds and his wife began divorce pro- ceedings. A divorce was granted and the wife got $2O,O00 alimony. Then Foster mar ried Miss Symonds and lived happily with her until his death eighteen months ago. He died in testate, but provided so that his second wife got $4, 600 insurance policy from the New York Consolidated Stock Exchange, of which he was member, and was entitled to the widows third of his estate valued at $4S,- 900, two-thirds going to the children by his first wife. The estate was all ready to settle last week when wife No. 2 asked for an al- lowanee of $5, 900 to pay her expenses during the eighteen months since Fosters death. The probate court to-day decided to allow her $1. TOO and now the estate will be divided promptly and there will be an end to the scandal that has been the talk of not only the city but the county
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-10
B6aa1Its.
WANTED.

WAN NWEDe
 A SITUATION by a respectable girl to do sec ~ ond work or general housework in a smal prlyate family Call for two days at present place
 aIO ltf 1S7 CHAPEL STREET
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SELECFmEN,S MEETING.

The Town Fathers FiRd That They
 Have no Jur1sd1ct1On 1n the Abate.
 ment of Nuisances-Bills ApprOved-
 The Beaver Pond Nuisences.
 The board of selectmen held their regular monthly meeting last evening, and approved these bills: Outside poor, s302 roads and bridges, S338.SS; Springside farm, S201.75; old farm, $50; new almshouse, $13.50; con- struction, $6.
 The board received 8 communication from the board of health and appointed Selectmen Reynolds and White to inform the health officers that the town fathers had no iuris- dietion.
 A petition from a number of citizens was read by Clerk Clerkin. It asked that the portions of Beaver ponds which are unsuit,s able for building purposes should be fenced in. The petition was referred to the con- mittee on roads and bridges.
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MINIATURE ALMANAC.
DEATHS.

AUGUST 10. suN RISES, 4:56i MooN RISES, HIGH WATRF SUN SETS, 6:5S 1O:33 2:to
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GufIfOrd.


 Arrived Aug. 4, schooner Markham, Capt. Sullivan, with 205 tons of coal to H. s. Put ney.
 Mrs. F. A. Weld has returned from her visit to friends in Michigan and Illinois.
 The repairs and resting of boilers and building the new chimney at the Sachem s Head company's canning factory is progress ing satisfactorily.
 Mr. E. M. Vittum returned on Saturday last and occupied his pulpit on Sunday.
 Rev. G. W. Banks is taking short vaca- tion.
 Rev. w. B. Curtis, of North Branford, preached in the Third Congregational church last Sunday. s.sta
 The feast of the Trans6guration was com mernorated for the first time in Guilford by services in Christ Episcopal church on Sat hrday, August 6. conducted by Rev. w. G. Andrews, D. D. The meeting of the railroad officials and our town officers with rekeFaneaao the, SaehS | ems Head crossing will be held at said | crossing to-day Wednesday, at 12 m.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-10

A COMPETENT girl for general housaxorL Adho at SaPpiy aO 67 HOWE STREET,
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BOARD OFF HEALTH

] Health Officers Must Be ObeYed-Vari. ! Ous Petty NBusances The Andrew Slaughter hoIuse Quest1on-A Special Meeting to Re Held on the matier-A Qu1nRtp1ac Street Nuisance Causes Comment Among the SeIectmen. Town Agent Reynolds and Selectman White as comraittee from the selectmen
 notified the board that the selectmen had no
 authority as health officers, their power
 ceasing when the present board of health
 was created. The selectnIen had received A
 notice from Clerk Bailey stating that there
 were several nuisances on Quinnipiac street,
 Annex, where some of the people residing on
 the ltoroughfare had allowed the refuse from their sinks to flow into the street gut- ters. The health officer decided that there
 was no doubt it was the selectmen's duty to look after the nuisance in question. The town has teams that could be employed on the job as little expense, while it would cost health ott5 eers 30 or more to send a team over to the Annex. At least this is the argument that the board of healths clerk held out.
 The city attorney was given something to do by the board last night. Some time ago the board ordered privies abolished at 197 Wooster street and at 52 and 54 South street. l1I but the owners did not obey the mandate. The matter now goes into the hands of the city attorney, who will prosecute. A cess pool was recently emptied of it's contents at No. g Button street. The owner failed to first obtain a permit and the city attorney will now prosecute.
 The board voted to notify the county com missioners to remove their pig sites at the County jail, which are in too close proximity to neighboring houses. The law requires that they shall be not less than 150 feet from a residence.
 An old matter was again revived last even ing when complaint was received from the people residing in the vicinity of the F. s. Andrew slaughter house. They complain that pork boiling is again carried on. The board voted to request MT. Andrew to appear at 1 special hearing to take place in two weeks when the much mooted matter will probably be settled again, for awhile at least.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-10

WANTED. ANOU k or five rooms within twenty miuutas wall A a,,o or 5ta State and Chapel street. Address